Producing a viable graduate program in curriculum requires identification of the audience for the program and determining new areas for professional participation. The program must be flexible enough to meet the individual needs of its participants and must make them capable not only of coping with change but also of using various methodologies to…

The Architecture Study Planning Group (ASPG) makes 62 recommendations for architecture education in Ontario's universities. Based on these recommendations, the Council of Ontario Universities makes several observations about the state of the discipline: that (1) architecture programs are basically sound, but would benefit from greater…

Based on a "Report of the Task Force on Quality in Social Work Education," established by the National Conference of Deans and Directors of Graduate Schools of Social Work, this paper notes problems confronting social work education. A definition of excellence in social work education is proposed. (Author/MH)

A competency-based program of administrator education involves evidence of field experience as well as proficiency examinations. (MLF)

It is suggested that graduate schools continue to disregard the characteristics and needs of their students, and that reform in the direction of flexibility is needed. Proposals are made regarding self-determination of graduate program, student course initiation, student involvement in planning course structure, evaluation of the educational…

Summarized are problems and procedures involved in the 3-year development of a competency based graduate level instructional program to prepare curriculum consultants for the education of exceptional children. (MC)

The Council for the Advancement of Experiential Learning (CAEL) held a conference on the uses and assessment of experiential learning in graduate education in 1981. Using an earlier report the CAEL wished to measure the progress of ten years. The reexamination of graduate education is advocated. (MLW)

The Delphi technique of refining group opinion was used to develop a graduate-level marriage and family therapy curriculum. Questionnaires were employed and 101 content areas met the criteria for inclusion into the final curriculum. Discussed are the similarities and differences of this curriculum and the current "model" AAMFT…

Library schools should work toward establishing interdisciplinary degree programs using the resources of the entire university, and plan and manage imaginative programs based on specific needs of students. These schools should carefully examine the particular needs of future media center personnel and school librarians. (Author/CMV)

The authors describe a model graduate reading program designed for potential reading specialists. The model suggests that teaching educational philosophy, psychology, sociology, and physiology precede the teaching of reading methodology, thereby first developing a theoretical foundation. (KC)

Contends that online learning has the potential to bring together international communities for the development and enhancement of literacy education. Describes the author's experience of online teaching. Discusses the necessity of online learning, the challenges of creating an online class, and how to prepare material for the Web. (PM)

Although typical school administration program deserves criticism, it would be impossible for a university-based preparation program to cover all topics identified in AASA's "Professional Standards for Superintendents." Universities understandably stress theory and cannot substitute for rich professional development program in school…

A curriculum development project in a school of social work had three goals: (1) infuse gerontological content into undergraduate curriculum; (2) create a specialized stream at the graduate level; and (3) develop a postprofessional certificate program to prepare practitioners as experts in gerontological social work. (SK)

Describes the development of a semester-long course that addresses issues of scientific integrity in a practical way as they arise in the daily lives of working scientists. Shares the topical organization of the course and other details. (DDR)